Over the course of sixty intense days in Rome, the Synod of Bishops unfolded as a pivotal moment for the global Church — a time marked by candid debates, hopes for renewal, behind the scenes tensions, and surprising breakthroughs. In A Synod Diary: Sixty Days That Shook the Church, writer and scholar Michael W. Higgins offers a vivid, day by day chronicle of this historic gathering, capturing its personalities, crises, political dynamics, and moments of grace. As an “external observer,” Professor Higgins provides rare insight into the deeper implications of the 2021–2024 Synod on communion, participation, and mission, tracing how its processes and discussions could shape the future of the Church beyond the Francis era. His narrative — engaging, perceptive, and often surprising — illuminates both the public proceedings and the lesser known conversations that animated the synod hall and the streets of Rome. For this webinar, Dr. Higgins will join Father Édouard Shatov to explore the meaning of those sixty days: What truly happened inside the synod? Why is this moment considered potentially transformative? And how might its legacy influence the Church’s path forward? Together, they will open a window onto an event that continues to spark curiosity, debate, and hope.